Sr Primary Therapist, Per Diem Req #: 0000109399
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Mental Health-Adult OP
Location: Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Job Overview:

Provides culturally informed services in the outpatient service by evaluating via psychosocial assessments the social, emotional and interpersonal needs of the clients.

Qualifications:

Required:

Masters degree in Social WorkMust have experience working with adults in an outpatient setting

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Current NJ LSW or LCSW license

Scheduling Requirements:

Per Diem / Flex ScheduleCoverage needed for weekday coverage ONLY.Hours vary between 9:00am 5:00 pm or 10:00am 6:00pmNo Weekend Hours

Essential Functions:

Deliver clinical services such as individual, group, crisis intervention, case management, outreach services and consultation. Delivers direct clinical services such as Individual, Group, or Family Psychotherapy, couple counseling, crisis intervention, case management, outreach services and serves as a metal health consultantService delivery reflects all relevant age/developmental considerations. Participates in all crisis intervention, crisis management action per the programs policies and procedures. Develops comprehensive history on the patient, including psychosocial development, current functioning, presenting problem, and history of treatment, through interviews with the patient, family and/or significant others. Develops written, comprehensive, psychosocial assessments based on the patient s history and relative to the presenting problem(s), reflecting age/developmental considerations. Responsible for development, implementation, monitoring, and documentation, in a timely fashion of initial interdisciplinary treatment plans.

Pay Range:

$ 38.42 Hourly Rate

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer